This fall, Charlotte, NC, is the place to be for Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo. Whether you’re a recruiter, human resource professional, or business owner, you’ll find valuable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration to win business and accelerate growth. Staffing World 2023, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center, offers learning, networking,…
The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central
ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations. This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central: Placing lead generation ads on social media Tracking candidate referrals Using chatbots and other…
Savings End Tomorrow—Register for Staffing World Now
Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community—plus energizing keynote speakers Mike Krzyzewski (known to fans as “Coach K”)—the coach of Duke University men’s basketball team who led Team USA to three Olympic gold medals—and Dominique Dawes, the U.S. Olympic gymnast and gold medalist, business…
Department of Labor to Hold Online Seminars to Educate Current, Prospective Federal Contractors on Prevailing Wage Requirements
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will offer online seminars for contracting agencies, contractors, unions, workers, and other stakeholders on the requirements for paying prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts. Part of the division’s effort to…
Seneca Resources Joins Forces With QED National
Seneca Resources, a national information technology, engineering, and business professional talent provider based in Reston, VA, has joined forces with QED National, an IT consulting firm based in New York City. This partnership, effective as of May 26, 2023, marks a significant milestone in…
SHRM Releases 2023 Employee Benefits Survey Results
The number of employers offering various family support and leave benefits has increased significantly, according to a Society for Human Resource Management survey of 4,217 U.S.-based professional members. Significant increases from 2022 were seen in the share of organizations offering paid…
Many Companies Will Use AI Interviews by 2024
Ten percent of companies currently utilize artificial intelligence interviews, 17% plan to start AI interviews this year, and 17% plan to start AI interviews in 2024, according to a survey of 1,013 hiring managers or people involved in hiring decisions by ResumeBuilder.com, a resource for…
Plan Your Professional Development at Staffing World—Review the Session Descriptions Online
Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community. You’ll find valuable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration to accelerate your firm’s growth in Charlotte, NC, Oct. 3–5. Session descriptions are now available online. Visit for details about the learning opportunities—more than 30 sessions in 12 major…
Online Labor Demand Increases in May
The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index rose in May to 173.1, up from 170.1 in April. The 1.7% increase between May and April follows a 3.7% increase between March and April. Overall, the index is down 0.7% from one year ago…
Labor Still a Top Challenge for Manufacturers as Optimism Remains Low
Optimism remains low, according to a March survey of 130 executives from manufacturing and distribution companies by Sikich LLP, a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. More than half of manufacturers (57%) rated their optimism about business prospects over the…
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